Cabin rentals near Otisville range from seasonal tent platforms to fully-equipped private lodging. The region lies in Orange County, New York, at approximately 860 feet elevation within the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains. Most cabins maintain availability from May through October, though several operate year-round with winter heating systems.
What to do
Tubing and rafting access: At Kittatinny Campground, water activities dominate the experience. "My college friends go here each year to meet up and we have so much fun. The group sites are great and perfect for our 30-50 people. Definitely go for the rafting/tubing package, it was the best part of the trip!" reports one visitor.
Hiking to landmarks: The High Point State Park Campground offers trail access to the Appalachian Trail and notable viewpoints. "I spent two nights camping with my niece and this campground was perfect. The site was maybe a 50-yard walk-in and we barely heard anyone around us and had a real wilderness feel. We fit in a hike up to the Appalachian Trail from our campsite," notes one camper.
Animal interactions: Several campgrounds feature farm animals on-site. At Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort, visitors can interact with various animals. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool," reports one camper.
What campers like
Riverside accommodations: Oakland Valley Campground offers waterfront cabin and tent sites. "Our location was by the river and did not disappoint. It was a rocky location but we didn't mind," shares one visitor. The campground features multiple terrain levels including riverfront and upper sections with pool access.
Family-friendly activities: Jellystone Park Gardiner focuses on scheduled programming for children. "This campground has a lot of activities and has kids of all ages galore. I was worried my 12 year old would be too old for it but he enjoyed making friends there," reports one family. Another notes, "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone."
Winter cabin options: Several properties offer year-round cabins. Stokes State Forest cabins provide cold-weather accommodations. "The cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The interior features are just what you'd expect for getting away for the weekend. The main room has a bunk bed and two twins, a table with benches, two Adirondack chairs, a wood stove set into a fireplace."
What you should know
Noise considerations: Review quiet hours policies when booking cabin accommodations. At Korns Campgrounds, one visitor notes, "We used to go here all the time. This season there are people living in RV's in the tent camping area for the full season. That's no problem, but their outside light decorations really are. The last time we were there, it was so bright at night from the lighting decorations that we didn't need a flashlight to get around."
Seasonal availability: Most cabins operate from early May through mid-October. Seasonal changes affect amenities. "We chose Korn's because it was close to home on our first trip in years. It was a great time from check in to check out. We had a nice tent site (92) along the river."
Bathroom facilities: Bathhouse quality varies significantly between properties. At Neversink River Resort, one visitor reported, "Clean bathrooms were far on this loop. There are little foot bridges that you could take to get to the bathroom easier (and closer) but they are set on people's campsites, so if someone is on that site it's really walking through their site to get to it."
Tips for camping with families
Platform sites for tent campers: When bringing children to High Point State Park, consider platform sites for comfort. "Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table," notes a visitor. Some platforms measure approximately 12'x10'.
Quiet camping sections: For family cabin stays with young children, seek locations away from group sites. "Each campsite has a firepit/ring, picnic table, and lantern hook. Campsite sells fire wood. Clean-ish bathrooms with flush toilets, no sinks, no showers, with that awful outhouse smell."
Entertainment options: Neversink River Resort offers inflatable activities. "They had the bounce pillow and a small pool. It could benefit from some sprucing up. If I was passing through the area and needed a place to stay, I would stop here," mentions one family. Another notes, "Very clean park. Lots of families. Tubing was fun. Bring bug spray."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: At Oakland Valley, cabin and RV sites exist on multiple levels. "Nice, family friendly campground with 3 levels to camp at. Top level has a pool, showers and bathrooms with laundry area and game room. Middle level has open field with bathrooms with sinks and running water. There is water and electric on the sites at the middle level."
Leveling challenges: Many cabins and RV sites near Otisville require leveling equipment. At Pleasant Acres, a visitor noted: "Some things you should be aware of before booking: The office, playground, dog park, pool, laundry are located at the top of the hill. Camping spots are downhill, a good distance from the office and amenities."
Parking configuration: Some properties offer flexible parking arrangements. "We parked backwards in our site to buddy up with our friends. The campsites really were a lot bigger but we didn't care because we wanted to share the living space. We used the rest of the campsite on the drivers side of the RV to throw the frisbee, football and play badminton."
